#BookReview: A Touch of Darkness (Hades & Persephone #1) by Scarlett St. Clair

Synopsis: Persephone is the Goddess of Spring by title only. The truth is, since she was a little girl, flowers have shriveled at her touch. After moving to New Athens, she hopes to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. 

Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible. 

After a chance encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead and the terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever. 

The bet does more than expose Persephone's failure as a goddess, however. As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows - and it's forbidden. 

Contains mature themes.



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Rating: 2 Stars
My Review: I gave this one two tries before I decided it just wasn't for me.  The story just felt way off and over the top ridicules and I just had to put it down. I love Greek/Roman Mythology and retellings but this one just wasn't for me at all. 

Biography

Scarlett St. Clair is the author of the HADES X PERSEPHONE SAGA, the HADES SAGA, and WHEN STARS COME OUT. She has a Master's degree in Library Science and Information Studies and a Bachelors in English Writing. She is obsessed with Greek Mythology, murder mysteries, and the afterlife. If you are obsessed with these things, then you'll like her books. You can find pictures of her adorable dog Adelaide on her Instagram at authorscarlettstclair.

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Posted in: 2 Stars, Adult, Indie Published, Review